Chapter XIV

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

clothing in general

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Why had she gone so early and so silently?

being one more than seven

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

covered with water

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Why had she gone so early and so silently?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

a female domestic

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

according to the clock

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

without speaking

From this reading Why had she gone so early and so silently?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "But, monsieur, it is since an hour madame is gone out."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Why had she gone so early and so silently?

in the near future

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

not in physical motion

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

express in words

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

at the time that

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

which person or people

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why had she gone so early and so silently?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading XX HUSBAND AND LOVER At eight o'clock in the morning, when the warm sun beat upon the sea and flooded the rooms of the villa, Stainton, still clad in his travelling clothes, returned to the drawing-room and rang the bell for the maid.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Go to Mrs. Stainton's room," he said to the maid, who spoke more or less English, "and tell her that, as soon as she is ready to see me, I----" "But, monsieur----" "You may add that I won't keep her fifteen minutes."